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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 875.15 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 875.15 and 337.01 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 875.15 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/875.15 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 875.15 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 294,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,940.01/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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